IRCTC Launches Panch Jyotirling Yatra from Mangaluru on November 21

Swift Summary

• IRCTC’s Southern Zone will operate a Panch Jyotirling Yatra on the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from november 21 to December 1 (10 nights, 11 days).
• The train will originate at Tirunelveli Junction on November 21 and cover five prominent Jyotirlinga temples: Nageshwar, Somnath, Bhimashankar, Triambakeshwar, and Girishneshwar.
• other destinations include Dwarakadhish Temple, Beyt Dwarka, Rukmini Mandir in Dwarka; Panchwati in Nasik; and Ellora Caves in Aurangabad.
• Boarding points include stations across kerala such as Thiruvananthapuram Central and Ernakulam town. De-boarding points include Salem and Palakkad among others.
• the train features one AC 2-tier coach, six AC 3-tier coaches, four sleeper-class coaches along wiht pantry car facilities. It offers a total of 624 berths-160 economy class (sleeper), 414 standard (AC 3-tier), and 50 comfort (AC 2-tier).
• Package pricing starts at ₹19,770 per person for sleeper class up to ₹42,010 for comfort class; special child rates are available for ages between five to eleven years.
• Package benefits include rail travel with accommodation options ranging from hotels to fresh-up facilities at stops; vegetarian meals onboard and offboard; road transfers; tour escorts/security services onboard as well as complete insurance coverage.
• Indian Railways is offering a concession of approximately one-third in fares to promote tourism via this initiative.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The launch of the Bharat Gaurav tourist train continues india’s commitment toward promoting cultural tourism through organized rail tours while making it accessible via subsidized rates. Highlighting religious landmarks such as Jyotirlingas alongside ancient sites like Ellora Caves caters especially to pilgrims seeking convenience without compromising cultural engagement or affordability.This initiative reflects efforts by Indian Railways not only toward fostering local tourism but also sustaining infrastructure utilization during non-critical periods for passenger travel-all part of improving rail service adaptability beyond conventional commuting purposes.

While pricing aligns reasonably considering included services like security escorts or food provision-it underscores IRCTC’s long-term plans likely focused integrating broader swatches within temple circuits benefitting Southern state lodger segment simultaneously propelling Northern temple itineraries where patterns promising scalable viability useful future rollout testing measures extending comprehensively-driven campaigns

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